The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State said it detained a 15-year-old boy for allegedly beating a 19-year-old with a stick, which led to his death in the Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of the state.

The state NSCDC spokesman, Badaruddeen Tijjani, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Dutse.

Mr Tijjani said the suspect, a resident of Auno village, allegedly caught the deceased, identified as Barau Aliyu of the Beli area, grazing animals on his father’s farm.

He stated, “The unfortunate incident occurred on July 16, 2025, at about 11:30 hrs, when the suspect allegedly beat one Barau Aliyu, aged 19, a resident of the Beli area, with a stick during a confrontation. The altercation reportedly began when the deceased was caught grazing his livestock on farmland belonging to the suspect’s father, leading to a violent confrontation that resulted in fatal injuries with internal bleeding. Upon receiving the distress report, NSCDC personnel from the Kafin Hausa Divisional Office responded swiftly and successfully apprehended the suspect at the scene.’’

He explained that the victim was confirmed dead the following day at about 3:30 p.m. by a medical doctor at the Kafin Hausa General Hospital.

The spokesman added that after a preliminary investigation, the case classified as suspected culpable homicide was handed over to the police command in the state for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Mr Tijjani further quoted the state NSCDC Commandant, Bala Bawa, as reiterating the corps’ commitment to upholding law and order, particularly in the area of conflict resolution between farmers and herders.

According to him, Mr Bawa called on residents, especially youths, to avoid taking the law into their own hands.

“The command also urged the public, especially youths, to desist from acts of violence and report disputes to appropriate authorities for peaceful resolution. The NSCDC remains resolute in maintaining peace and protecting lives and property across all communities in Jigawa State,” the spokesman added. 

(NAN)